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We speak to the trumpeter Joe Magnarelli. Joe spoke about his early years in Syracuse, his major influences and teachers, his advise for young musicians, and much more.
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We speak to the trombonist and arranger John Fedchock. John spoke about his major influences and teachers, his advise for young musicians, and much more.
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Today we speak to the guitarist Lage Lund. Originally from Norway, Lage has become one of the most prominent and distinctive guitarists in jazz. Lage spoke about discovering jazz in his father’s record collection, his major influences and teachers, his view of the current scene, and much more.
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As both a drummer and a bandleader, Ari Hoenig is one of the most original and important voices in contemporary jazz. Ari spoke about his early teachers, the origins and development of his original concepts, his view of the current scene, and much more. Please enjoy!
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Today we speak to the great Peter Bernstein. Born and raised in New York City, Peter is one of the defining guitarist of his generation. In this in-depth discussion, Peter spoke about discovering jazz in his parents record collection, his early teachers and influences, and his advice for young musicians.
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Today we speak to the legendary arranger and pianist Alan Broadbent. A two-time GRAMMY award winner, Alan has long been established as both a world-class pianist and one of the greatest arrangers in jazz. In this in-depth discussion, Alan speaks about discovering jazz as a teenager in Auckland, moving to the United States to study at Berklee, his relationship with Lennie Tristano, and much more. Please enjoy!
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A native of Houston, Texas Moreno has become one of the defining voices in contemporary jazz guitar. Mike spoke about his early teachers and influences, breaking into the New York scene, and his view of jazz today.
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Saxophonist Will Vinson is a dynamic and compelling improviser and one of the most individual voices on the alto today. In this interview Will discusses his major influences, past musical challenges, and advice for young musicians.
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Cyrille Aimee is a remarkable vocalist and a dynamic improviser who has won critical acclaim and a worldwide following. Cyrille speaks about her early days in France, her time in New York, and her advice for young musicians.
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Chris Potter is one of the most influential and studied saxophonists in the world. In this in-depth interview, Potter discusses his early days in South Carolina, the impact of Charlie Parker, and his advice for young musicians.
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Trumpeter Alex Sipiagin is one of the most dynamic modern trumpet players in jazz today. In this interview Alex discusses discovering jazz as a teenager in the Soviet Union, his move to New York, and the musicians who have influenced his playing.
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For transcriptions and analysis of Smalls artists, click here.
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One of the greatest drummers of his generation, Billy Drummond has been a fixture on the New York scene since arriving in the late Eighties. In this interview, Billy discusses his early years in Virginia, his musical heroes, and his view of jazz today.
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For transcriptions and analysis of Smalls artists, click here.
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Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is one of the most powerful modern voices on the trumpet. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his early beginnings, his time in New York, and the artists that have shaped his playing.
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For transcriptions and analysis of Jeremy and many other Smalls artists, click here.
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Mark Turner is one of the most innovative and influential saxophonists of his generation. In this in-depth conversation, Turner discusses his teachers, his major influences, and his advice for young musicians.
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Guitarist Gilad Hekselman has established himself as one of the leading musicians of his generation. In this wide-ranging interview, Gilad discusses his musical influences, career in New York, and advice for young musicians.
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Saxophonist Joel Frahm is one of the most beloved figures on the New York jazz scene. In this interview, Joel discusses his early years, major influences, and his advice for young musicians.
